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Enjoy fishing on the Volga River in the Astrakhan region! Nothing compares in terms of the thrill with the feeling that arises when a trophy fish is caught on a fishing rod.

This tour is a real adventure that will give you a lot of impressions from your favorite hobby, and introduce you to interesting places and the history of the region.

To bring home trophies that you could be proud of, you don't have to deprive yourself of all the delights of civilization. We offer you to combine passion, relaxation and get to know the southern city in a comfortable environment.

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Astrakhan

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Tour highlights

Volga Delta

Admire the picturesque landscapes and the variety of fauna of the Volga, and in July and August you will see a real miracle of nature – the flowering of lotuses

Fishing with a professional

Experienced rangers will tell you all about the peculiarities of fishing in this amazing region, help you choose the right bait and bait, choose the best places

Ancient Astrakhan

Walk through the streets of the city with a rich history, take a look at the Astrakhan Kremlin

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival in Astrakhan, independent accommodation at the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel after 14:00.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Astrakhan, the Museum of Local Lore
Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 a.m. The program of the stay begins with a sightseeing tour of Astrakhan.

From the window of a comfortable bus (minibus) You will see the city in all its glory! Streets, houses, embankments, monuments – all this impresses with its diversity and local flavor.
A stop will be made near the brightest objects to get out and get to know them even more closely.
You will learn a lot of new and unusual things from a professional guide, and you will also be able to ask all your questions.

The pearl of the tour, of course, is the white-stone Astrakhan Kremlin, built in the XVI century by decree of Ivan the Terrible.
This is one of the 12 preserved kremlins of Russia, where a centuries-old history lives. In addition, you will see other picturesque places of the city: the Volga River Embankment; ancient streets with merchant mansions – architectural masterpieces; Lenin Square, Swan Lake, the Arc de Triomphe, as well as the Opera and Ballet Theater – one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe.

During the tour service, a set lunch is provided in a cafe in the city.

After lunch, the excursion program begins with the oldest of the regional museums in Russia. The expositions of the Museum of Local Lore reflect the history, nature, culture and identity of the Astrakhan region.
The history of the place where Astrakhan is located today is more than 300 thousand years old, as the exposition of the exhibition hall "The Living past of the Earth" tells.
In addition, you will be able to visit the most unique and mysterious exposition of the museum – "The Gold of the Sarmatians". Here are artifacts that have no analogues in any catalog in the world.

15:00 The end of the excursion program in the city center. Free time.
Optional for an additional fee:

Beer tasting tour to the brewery and river tram ride (2 hours).
Cost: adult – 2500 rubles, children – 2000 rubles (the tour will take place with a group of 10 people or more).

During the tour, you will be guided through the brewery, told how beer is prepared and offered a tasting of two types (light and dark). During the tour, you will take a boat trip along the Volga River with fish delicacies and a glass of beer you like.
Children are offered natural juice as a drink.

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Day 3 - Volga Delta
Breakfast at the hotel. Room release.

07:30/10:30 Organized transfer to the departure point for an excursion to the Volga Delta.

08:00/11:00 An incredible journey begins, during which the beautiful landscapes of the Astrakhan region and the largest delta of Europe will appear in all its glory.

Upon arrival at the recreation center, located in the rolling part, the water tour begins. Guests will have the opportunity to get to know the nature of the Astrakhan region, see the picturesque landscapes, as well as the inhabitants of the Volga delta.

There are more than 300 species of birds here alone, and over 100 of them are listed in the Red Books of various levels! The most attentive will be able to see the white-tailed eagle, count the number of heron species and make a wish for splashing fish.

Traditionally, in the middle of July and August, the fabulous beauty of the nut-bearing lotus flower blooms in the Volga Delta. It is at this moment that it turns into one of the most unique corners of nature.
In many ancient Eastern cultures, the lotus is a sacred plant, symbolizing harmony, openness of the soul, purity of intentions and nobility. In the Astrakhan region, lotus fields cover an area of 5,000 hectares! There is no such water area covered with lotuses anywhere else in the world.

After returning to the recreation center, guests will have a set lunch with fish soup with elements of traditional Astrakhan cuisine.
In your free time, a swimming pool and a relaxation area are available on the territory of the recreation center.

Accommodation in rooms at the recreation center.

Dinner at the recreation center restaurant.

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Day 4 - Fishing with a gamekeeper
Breakfast at the recreation center restaurant.

We invite you to go fishing in the rolling part of the Volga Delta together with the rangers of the base. Each of you will be able to catch the most important trophy in your life!

Experienced hunters of the base will tell you all about the peculiarities of fishing in this amazing region, help you choose the right bait and bait, choose the best places for hunting and fishing.
At the base, you can rent all the equipment you need, and after successful fishing and hunting, enjoy the dishes that the chefs of the base will prepare from them.

Lunch and dinner at the recreation center restaurant.

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Day 5 - Free day
Breakfast at the recreation center restaurant.

Free time on the premises.

Lunch and dinner at the recreation center restaurant.

In your free time, you can use the sports grounds, barbecue area, sauna complex on the territory of the recreation center.
Additional services can be ordered for an additional fee.

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast at the recreation center restaurant.

Free time on the territory of the recreation center. You can use the territory of the base, if desired, go fishing or on an additional excursion offered by the recreation center.

12:00 Room release at the base.

Lunch at the recreation center restaurant.

15:00-17:00 Organized transfer to the airport.

The transfer time can be changed depending on the time of your departure.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes 3 nights in a hotel in Astrakhan and 2 nights at a recreation center in the Volga Delta.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Hotel/Placement	2-local	1-local	Additional place
*Baku 3 (continental breakfast)**	42500	54750	41750
Bonotel 3* (continental breakfast)	44250	56500	–
*Kosmos 4 (breakfast buffet)**	44150	57400	42750
*Azimut 3 (breakfast buffet)**	46650	63150	44750
*Victoria Palace 4 (buffet breakfast)**	52250	71200	53150

The cost of an additional day, rub.:

Hotel/Placement	2-local	1-local	Additional place
"Baku" 3*	1700	2900	1500
"Bonotel" 3*	2800	3950	–
Cosmos 4*	2750	4300	2200
Azimut 3*	3750	6600	3000
Victoria Palace 4*	6000	9800	on request
Recreation center on the Volga	2000	3000	–

Check-out time in Astrakhan hotels:

14:00 (local time +1 a.m. Moscow time) – check-in;
12:00 (local time +1 a.m. Moscow time) – eviction.

Early check-in is only possible if you pay for a room for a full day (according to the hotel rules).

Baku Hotel 3*

The Baku Hotel is located in the center of Astrakhan, near the City Mansion and the Weiner Estate.

Modern renovation and cleanliness. Rooms of various categories are available to choose from. Each of them has air conditioning systems, comfortable furniture, a bathroom with a spacious shower and personal hygiene products. They include a TV and Wi-fi.

Electric kettles and tea sets are provided for guests. The hotel also has its own restaurant. After visiting it, you can taste dishes of Azerbaijani, Russian, and European cuisines. There are many grocery stores nearby.

A conference room rental service is available.

Within walking distance there is a sports complex, a shopping center, as well as a Planetarium, the Astrakhan Museum of Culture and the picturesque Petrovsky Garden. Astrakhan Railway Station is 3.1 km away, and Astrakhan International Airport named after B. M. Kustodiev is 6.4 km away.

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Hotel "Bonotel" 3*

The Bonotel Hotel is located in Astrakhan.

The beautiful old hotel consists of spacious, bright, comfortable rooms, which have all the necessary amenities: private bathroom, towels, personal hygiene products, refrigerator, TV, wireless Internet.

There is a delivery of breakfast, food and drinks. The Mikhailovsky grocery store is 647 m away.

There are many attractions within walking distance: Astrakhan Kremlin, Youth Theater, Astrakhan Museum of Culture, Bratsk Garden, Lenin Square, embankment. The distance to the railway station is 2.5 km, and the airport is 7.1 km away.

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Azimut Hotel 3*

AZIMUT Hotel Astrakhan is located in the city center, not far from the embankment. It offers free parking, Wi-Fi, fitness center, table tennis, billiard room, massage. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning. There is a restaurant on site.

Comfortable rooms of various categories are available for accommodation. Each of them has exquisite furniture, a telephone, a flat-screen TV, satellite TV, a small refrigerator, a mini-bar, and an air conditioning system. The spacious bathroom is equipped with high-quality plumbing. All rooms are cleaned daily to keep them clean.

The Ethnographic Museum, the Crimean Tower, the Assumption Cathedral, the Guardhouse, the Planetarium, the Arc de Triomphe, and Druzhba Park are located within two kilometers. The train station is 3.3 km away and the airport is 9.2 km away.

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Victoria Palace Hotel 4*

The hotel is located in the Kirovsky district of Astrakhan. It offers free internet access, a parking space, a swimming pool, and a sauna.

Both single and double rooms are available in the rooms. The interior is decorated in bright colors and has an individual design.

There are two rates available at the hotel: with or without power. Hearty and delicious dishes of Russian cuisine are provided.

The nearest attractions are the Bridge of Lovers, the house of Ensign Petrova, the Wedding Waltz Fountain, and the Astrakhan Stock Exchange Department.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Astrakhan

Included in price

hotel accommodation in Astrakhan 3*, 4*, 5*
(1-, 2-bed rooms with amenities, additional location – 2 nights);
accommodation in a hotel at a recreation center
(1-, 2-bed rooms with amenities – 3 nights);
meals according to the program (5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners);
transportation services according to the program;
tour guide services;
tour service
(Museum of Local Lore – expositions "Gold of the Sarmatians", "The Living past of the Earth", Astrakhan Kremlin);
recreation center services (transfer to and from the base, walk to the Volga Delta, boat rental for 1 day, spinning rod rental, 1 can of worms per person).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Astrakhan and back;
meals not specified in the program;
meeting on the eve of the tour or late transfer on the last day of the tour on request;
activities not listed in the tour program (additional excursions):
- beer tasting tour to the brewery and river tram ride (2 hours): adult – 2500 rubles, children – 2000 rubles.

It's important to know

What you need to take with you in the boat when going to the lotus fields or fishing:

Documents (passport, birth certificate for the child), as the bases are located in the border area. Available only for Russian citizens.
A headdress.
Light clothing with long sleeves.
Bathing accessories.
Sun protection products.
Water.

Astrakhan region is located in a unique corner of nature: the place where the Volga River flows into the Caspian Sea. You will not be able to swim in the sea, because there is no coastline in the Astrakhan region, but you can swim in the warm waters of the great Russian Volga River. In addition, it is a region with a rich history, colorful multinational flavor and diverse gastronomy.

In the cafes and restaurants of the city, you can enjoy local cuisine (please note: drinking imported alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in all cafes and restaurants).

The time is +1 Moscow time. There is no TELE2 mobile operator in the region!

WiFi connection service is available free of charge in all hotels.

Urban public transport operates from 06.00 to 19.00-20.00 local time. The rest of the time, you can use taxi services, Yandex and Uber services operate in the region.

Astrakhan souvenirs.

The most common souvenirs from Astrakhan are, of course, fish delicacies and caviar. You can buy fish products for every taste and budget at the fish market. Please note that for the export of black caviar and valuable fish species (sturgeon), you must have a receipt confirming the purchase (in the absence of a receipt, the products have the right to confiscate).

The usual themed magnets, plates and Astrakhan-themed crafts are also sold there. Next to the fish market is the Mikhailovsky deli, where you can buy ready-made dishes of local cuisine. There is also an Aquarium store nearby, where you can buy fish snacks, canned food and other gastronomic specialties of the region.

Main attractions and activities.

Astrakhan Kremlin.

The central entrance to the Kremlin is located at 2/14 V. Trediakovsky St. Entrance to the Kremlin is free, opening hours are from 07:00 to 21:00.

Exhibitions are open in the Kremlin from May to September.

Theaters.

There are 4 theaters in Astrakhan: a drama theater, a puppet theater, a young spectator theater, and an opera and ballet theater. Tickets for productions of Astrakhan theaters can be purchased on the website www.kassir.ru .

Undoubtedly, the pearl of the theatrical life of the city is the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater, which, in addition to bright productions, impresses with its beauty and scale, unique interiors made according to individual sketches, and the first mechanism for transforming the auditorium in Astrakhan.

Walking along the waterways of Astrakhan is one of the most sought-after activities of the city's guests.

From May to September, you can take a ride along the Volga River around Gorodskoy Island on a river tram.

In addition, trips on small trimarans and speedboats are offered on the Central Embankment.

The lotus blossom season annually attracts tourists to the Astrakhan region.

The Volga River delta is the only place in the world where there are hectares of lotus fields.

The first lotuses bloom in mid-July, but mass blooming is observed in August and early September.

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Name of the service	Ed. ed.	Cost
Rent a boat for a light day	1 day	from 8000 rubles .
Payment of fuel and lubricants upon consumption	1 liter	75 rubles .
Spinning rod rental for a day	1 piece	from 500 rubles .
Russian Billiards/American Pool	1 hour	600 rubles .
Russian sauna (up to 6 people)	1 hour	2000 rubles .
Broom	1 piece	400 rubles .
Firewood or coal	1 book.	350 rubles .
Ignition	1 bottle	200 rubles.
Beach towel	1 piece	150 rubles .
Karaoke (from 23:00 to 6:00)	dude.	250 rubles .
Water skiing	10 min.	100 rubles.
Wetsuit	1 day	1000 rubles .
Snorkel, mask, fins	1 day	500 rubles .
Lawn Tennis Racket	2 pcs. + 3 balls	300 rubles .
Included in the price:
Rent of a sports ground with artificial grass
Gazebo - barbecue (large barbecue)
Darts
Table tennis (ping pong)
Badminton
Balls: volleyball, basketball, soccer
Board games: cards, dominoes, checkers, chess, backgammon
Outdoor swimming pool
Deck chairs
Hammock
Trampoline
Garden swing
Playgrounds
Karaoke (from 21:00 to 23:00)

Fishing tour to Astrakhan

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